The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time in history on Thursday. The Dow is now up about 6% so far this year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time in history on Thursday.
This is a significant and symbolic milestone for the index that tracks 30 of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the U.S.
The Dow is now up about 6% so far this year.
The recent rally in the Dow, S &P 500 and Nasdaq has been fueled by data showing inflation is cooling, which would allow the Federal Reserve to begin its long-awaited interest rate cuts.
Inflation data released on Wednesday showed that price increases slowed slightly from the annual rate recorded in the previous month, ending a surge of inflation that stretches back to the beginning of 2024.
